Fancy a new edition of my @clashmusic.com column? A big rummage through the recent arrivals in the racks. @needlemythology.bsky.social, @bluenoterecords.bsky.social, @precrecs.bsky.social and @bubblewrapcollective.co.uk all feature: www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

Forty-one years in the making and worth its wait in gold. Pre-order Love Crowns and Crucifies here plus the Ltd edition 7" here: burningshed.com/needlemythology

From 9.00 am tomorrow morning, until midnight on Sunday, there is FREE UK SHIPPING at the Needle Mythology merch store. Now including the new line of Lilac Time merch, which features the brilliant artwork from The Lilac Time LIVE album. needlemythology.teemill.com

Would you like to look unbearably cool, like these young people? How? Just visit the Needle Mythology merch store, where you can find a range of clothing and accessories emblazoned with the logo of your favourite independent record label. needlemythology.teemill.com

Thanks to @fobraonain for playing Brian ‘Big Green Eyes’ on @RTERadio1 tonight. Taken from Brian album re issue Understood on @needlemythology www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

You are very welcome @clarewadd.bsky.social

The latest @needlemythology.bsky.social release. I love the love they show for their releases #music

Thank you to Tower Dublin.

Somehow, despite its legendary indiepop status, I've never heard a single note of this. Looking forward to putting that right. @needlemythology.bsky.social

In 1992 I was living in London, alone and very unhappy. Not sure how I missed this album about being alone in London and very unhappy but I did and now @needlemythology.bsky.social have re-released it and I know it’s my album of the year even though it’s more than 30 years old.

Thank you to Tower Dublin.

A very happy 21st birthday to the album ‘Everyone Is Here’ by the amazing Finn Brothers!! ❤️ We need a new Finn Brothers album I reckon! Favourite tracks?

For the duration of the Bank Holiday Weekend, I've reduced the price of every already released album on Needle Mythology by 20%. To help you decide, here's a playlist featuring some of my favourite songs from those releases. Purchase link in the playlist description. open.spotify.com/playlist/0UX...

RTÉ published a great interview with Ken Sweeney - otherwise known as Brian. Amongst other things, Ken tells RTÉ a little bit about his musical inspirations, his first ever gig and the first record he ever bought. You can read the article here: https://loom.ly/h4Ntr94

Needle Mythology is thrilled to announce two forthcoming releases: The Lilac Time - Looking For A Day In The Night 2025 Remaster and The Lilac Time: LIVE - a previously unreleased 2007 live show. Releasing on October 24th, they can be pre-ordered now via @burningshed.com

Mojo declared Think Once More - A Journey With the Montgolfier Brothers "the best sadcore you haven't discovered yet". You can purchase a copy from the official Needle Mythology store at @burningshed.com or from all good music retailers.

Due to unforeseen manufacturing issues, we have been forced to move the release date of Brian - Understood to August 29th. We sincerely apologise to those of you who were looking forward to receiving your copies earlier. Thank you so much for bearing with us.

Ken Sweeney, known as Brian, was interviewed on the RTE Dan Hegarty 2fm Alternative radio show, about the release of Understood. Listen here (from 24.11): https://loom.ly/ePh_4Os PreOrder Understoof from the official Needle Mythology store at @burningshed.com

UNDERSTOOD - the first ever re-issue of UNDERSTAND - the acclaimed 1992 debut album by BRIAN. Out on July 25th, 'UNDERSTOOD' is available on CD, Vinyl and limited edition Teal Vinyl. Pre-order here: https://loom.ly/gskDUwY #KenSweeney #Setantarecords #reissue #needlemythology

UNDERSTOOD - the first ever re-issue of UNDERSTAND, the acclaimed 1992 debut album by BRIAN (the name chosen by Dublin singer-songwriter KEN SWEENEY). Out on July 25th, 'UNDERSTOOD' is available on CD, Vinyl and limited edition Teal Vinyl. Pre-order here https://loom.ly/gskDUwY

We are thrilled to announce ‘UNDERSTOOD’ – the first ever reissue of ‘UNDERSTAND’ – the acclaimed 1992 debut album by BRIAN (Ken Sweeney). Releasing on June 27th on CD, Vinyl and limited edition Teal Vinyl. It is available to pre-order now here:https://orcd.co/brian

Canciones fundamentales –aparecen The Wedding Present, April Showers, The Loft, Phil Wilson...– componen “sensitive: an indie-pop anthology” ( @needlemythology.bsky.social ), un valioso testimonio del impacto del indie pop de los 80s en generaciones posteriores. ✍️ @cescguimera.bsky.social

Huuuge thanks to Gail O'Hara of the legendary CHICKFACTOR for covering the film of Sensitive launch show on her site. Available to download here for the bargain price of £7.00 sensitivealbum.com/the-film/

We are delighted to announce Think Once More - A Journey with The Montgolfier Brothers. CD, g/f black or ltd ed crystal vinyl. Out June 6th. Pre-order at burningshed.com/store/needle... #montgolfierbrothers #marktranmer #rogerquigley #indiepop #davidgilmour #betweentwopoints

Some treasure by @thelilactime.bsky.social arrived in the post today. It's such a wonderful record put together beautifully by @petepaphides.bsky.social and all at @needlemythology.bsky.social

30 heerlijke gitaarliedjes verzameld op Sensitive, An Indie Pop Anthology. Samengesteld door muziekjournalist @petepaphides.bsky.social en uitgebracht op @needlemythology.bsky.social . Met The Primitives, Wedding Present, Pastels, The Field Mice en meer. Mooie comp!

Finally listening to this brilliant compilation from @petepaphides.bsky.social / @needlemythology.bsky.social on this rainy Saturday. Really spectacular stuff, and absolutely engrossing liner notes.

Now playing: Various * "sensitive - an indie pop anthology". A very nice gift from @petepaphides.bsky.social - thank you. New release @ bandcamp, @monorailmusic.bsky.social - etc. needlemythology.bandcamp.com monorailmusic.com/product/sens... #vinyl #compilation #cd @needlemythology.bsky.social

Struggled to find much time for playing vinyl lately but this compilation on is superb. 80s Indiepop Scene revisited. Complete Treasure Trove Various Artists - Sensitive - An Indie Pop Anthology www.revivedvinylrecords.co.uk/pre-order-va...

It's Bandcamp Friday! 100% of revenue from sales goes to artists and small, indie labels like ours. This helps us to do more of what we and you love. So pick up a copy of Sensitive. You can visit our Bandcamp store here: loom.ly/jqDB6RU

Turns out Barnes & Noble had it. And some other stuff. 😊 Looking forward to listening…

Received my copy of this compilation released by @needlemythology.bsky.social. Worth it already for that elusive and rare April Showers track. Physical media is the closest thing when you’ve lived your entire life away from the music that means the most to you. 🖤

This had arrived whilst I was away on mog-sitting duties, so that's the rest of the day sorted. Well played, @petepaphides.bsky.social and the @needlemythology.bsky.social bredren.

Loving #sensitive from @needlemythology.bsky.social and @petepaphides.bsky.social A glorious return to my teenage years….

Fantastic new compilation from @needlemythology.bsky.social If anyone had the Rough Trade Indie Pop compilation from a few years back this is right up your street. Twee (and that’s a good thing) @petepaphides.bsky.social #music

After an unforgettable night at the launch party, seeing things I never thought I'd see again, very much looking forward to listening to this @needlemythology.bsky.social

Wow. What a blissful @needlemythology.bsky.social compilation of 1980s indie music. Some you’ve got, some you know, and some you love but have never heard before. Perfect!

My copy of #Sensitive has arrived! 🤩 If I still had a fringe (or any hair!) it would be shaken into oblivion this afternoon! Thank you, @needlemythology.bsky.social and @petepaphides.bsky.social

Oh she’s a heavy one, a chonker and I can’t wait. Thank you @petepaphides.bsky.social and all at @needlemythology.bsky.social once again! On my third purchase with you in as many months.

Still a bit stunned by last nights @needlemythology.bsky.social gig in London to launch the “Sensitive” compilation album. My vinyl copy arrived in the post just now and I will store the setlist I picked up in its sleeve!

Jem Stone celebrates his punk rock: the DIY indie pop of The Sea Urchins, the Pooh Sticks, The Clouds and Talulah Gosh, gathered together on a new #NeedleMythology comp Compilation of the Week: Sensitive – An Indie Pop Anthology https://buff.ly/4jPBte7

Sensitive - An Indie Pop Anthology can be pre-ordered now! Releases Feb 14th : 30 newly mastered songs from artists who defined the aesthetic, incl Jesus & Mary Chain, Orange Juice, The Primitives, The Wedding Present, That Petrol Emotion, Talulah Gosh and more. Pre-order here: loom.ly/EqmfbNc

You can now purchase stand-alone tickets for the launch of our next release SENSITIVE – AN INDIE POP ANTHOLOGY. These will cost £18 each (including VAT) Only 70 tickets remaining in total and when they’re gone, they’re gone. Here’s the link: needlemythology.bandcamp.com/merch/sensit...

Sensitive: an indie pop anthology Bandcamp/Indie Store pre-orders open 06/12/24 at 8 a.m. GMT.

Thank you so much to Alexis and SDE for this marvellous review of Astronauts. Not many copies of the 3CD set left, but you really need the 3LP version to see it in all its glory. superdeluxeedition.com/reviews/the-...

Black Friday offer starts at midnight Friday. 30% off all NM catalogue. Use the code NMBF here from midnight GMT. needlemythology.tmstor.es

Stephen unboxing the single LP version of Astronauts. Available to pre-order here. orcd.co/the_lilac_ti...

Still a few tickets left for Rough Trade East, check the other 2 stores (mainly as they are much smaller). Pre-Order the album here - Jam in Falmouth is at the bottom of the list of stores. orcd.co/the_lilac_ti...

It's just over two weeks till the end of November. Until then we are offering 20% off all NM catalogue. Use the code NM05 here: needlemythology.tmstor.es